Unit Title: Applying Probability to Life Grade Level(s): 9-12 Subject/Topic Area(s): Probability Key Words: Probability, Event, Set, Odds, Expected Value, Mean Designed by: Time Frame: 80 minutes School District: School:
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Most people have heard about probability and it being used in the "real world". For example, experienced poker players can count cards in a poker hand to utilize the information probability can yield. Thus it is important for everyone to understand probability and how it can be beneficial to them and their lives. In this unit students will understand what probability is and how one can use it. Upon completion students will know the following terms; event, odds, set, expected value, fair and mean. Students will also know the difference of odds and probability as well as expected value and mean. Throughout this unit students will be exposed to analyzing probabilities of various types of content from the color of small candies to extrapolating on student characteristics. At the conclusion of this unit students will have created a "fair" game by using their knowledge of this unit. They will have demonstrated an understanding of how probability can be applied and how to use expected value in real life situations. Thus students will be able to apply probability to their every day lives, while being able to understand the meaning of what probability tells them. Probability is not a guarantee of an event happening, but it is the likelihood of it happening. At the end of this unit the understandings of this topic will be clear to students and their understanding.
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Unit Title: Applying Probability to Life Grade Level(s): 9-12
Subject/Topic Area(s): Probability
Key Words: Probability, Event, Set, Odds, Expected Value, Mean
Designed by: Time Frame: 80 minutes
School District: School:
Brief Summary of Unit
Completed Template pages Stages 1, 2, and 3
Completed Blueprint for the Performance Task
Completed Rubrics
Directions to Students and Teachers
Materials and Resources Listed
Suggested Accommodations
Suggested Extensions
Initial Draft (Date - )
Revised Draft (Date - )
Peer Reviewed
Content Reviewed
Field Tested
Validated
Anchored